$1,620.00
Availability: Normally ships within 3 to 6 days
The Akitada Ao Hagane DX Suminagashi Wa Gyuto is the highest-grade of knives among Mizuno Tanrenjo large selections and is made using Hitachi Aogami #1 (Blue Steel No1; HRc. 62-63). Blue Steel No.1 Wa-Bocho (Japanese traditional-style knives) are rarely seen because the high Carbon content (1.30-1.40%) of the steel makes it difficult to work with. Blue Steel No.1 also contains greater amounts of Chromium (0.30 -0.50%) and Tungsten / Wolfram (1.50- 2.00%) than Blue Steel No.2, which form hard carbides in the steel and thus improve edge retention.
This is the very limited "Special Order" edition hand made by Mizuno Tanrenjo with traditional "Hizukuri" forging process backed by their 140 years of knifemaking history. They have devoted all their energies and techniques to pursue total beauty and functionality to be one-of-a-kind knife in the world.
This time of Special Order Made Knife "Ao Hagane DX Suminagashi Wa Gyuto has thinner blade profile than the Mizuno's another Special Order Made knives. Elegant & Smart, these words can describe well for the characteristics of this Ao Hagane DX Suminagashi Wa Gyuto.
Beautiful layers pattern, amazingly cutting performance of Mizuno Special Suminagashi Blade comes with D Shaped Magnolia Wooden Handle and Magnolia Wooden Saya.
We are proud to introduce another fine masterpiece from Mizuno Tanrenjo.
The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. The Gyuto is true multi-purpose knife.
Notice about White and Marbled Water Buffalo Horn Ferrules for Mizuno Tanrenjo Knives
Unfortunately, Mizuno Tanrenjo and most other knife makers are now struggling to find the raw materials to make White or Marbled Water Buffalo Horn Ferrules for their knife handles.
Due to these difficult and unfortunate circumstances, we regret to inform our customers that Mizuno Tanrenjo is no longer able to accept requests for a specific color of Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule. However, we firmly believe in the high quality and craftsmanship of Mizuno Tanrenjo’s traditionally-forged Japanese knives - They are one of the most well-respected producers of traditionally-forged Japanese knives - and we highly recommend them!
Thank you very much for your understanding and attention.
Love this knife, the quality and craftsmanship is excellent. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great knife.
This knife is awesome it is beautiful and sharp like a razor. I only use it when we are cooking with our weekly cooking circle and I won't allow anybody else to use this knife. For me the D-Shape Handle was a perfect option when I ordered the knife.
I received this knife just 3 days after ordering, and it is amazing! The subtle suminagashi pattern is subtle and elegant, and the blue#1 core takes an amazingly sharp edge- the sharpest of all my knives! I can’t wait to get another Mizuno knife!
